Celery and Cabbage Bake

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
4	cups	cabbage	coarsely chopped
1	cup	cheddar cheese	grated
3	cups	celery	sliced
1/2	cup	beer
1	teaspoon	caraway seeds
2	cups	milk
2	teaspoons	butter
1/2	cup	flour, all-purpose

Directions

Bring water to boil in large pot.

Add cabbage, celery, salt and caraway.

Boil 5 minutes, drain well.

Sauce: melt butter, add flour and cook, stirring 1 minute.

Slowly add milk in stream, stirring continuously till sauce is
smooth and thick.

Add beer and continue stirring till foam disappears.

Cook till heated through.

Add cheddar, stir till melted. Season sauce with salt and pepper.

Transfer to buttered 2 quart casserole and pour sauce over.

Heat at 350 degrees F for 30 min.

VARIATION: Can add chunks of cooked ham or corned beef
to vegetables.